Geist is an affluent area in northeastern

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(in Lawrence Township) and southeastern Hamilton County in

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. It is named for

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Annexation

In January 2007, the town of

proposed annexing Geist. The proposed annexation area included approximately 2,200 homes in an unincorporated area of Hamilton County. In 2008, Geist residents collected 1,700 signatures and filed suit to stop Fishers from annexing their homes into the Fishers tax base. The suit was turned over to Hamilton County Superior Court, and on December 31, 2008, the judge ruled that Fishers could annex 2,200 upscale homes surrounding Geist Reservoir. Despite their objections, on January 20, 2009, Geist residents announced they wouldn't appeal the judge's decision. For tax reasons, the annexation was not made official until January 2, 2010.http://archive.indystar.com/article/20090120/LOCAL/901200356/Foes-Geist-annexation-end-resistance

Celebrities

The waterfront amenities offered at Geist have made it a haven for athletes, politicians, socialites, and businessmen. Past and present residents have included

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, George Hill and

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. Some of whom are more infamous than famous such as Tim Durham and Marcus Schrenker.

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